Trade Organisations

Sotheby’s Diamonds unveils ‘exceptionally’ rare diamond

Auctioneers Sotheby’s Diamonds celebrated the first anniversary of its New Bond Street salon by unveiling a rare 102.34 carat white…

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Consumer spending grows 3.9% in January

Consumer spending increased 3.9% in January, partially driven by price increases that continued to drive uplifts in ‘essential’ spending. That…

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Contemporary British Silversmiths and Goldsmiths’ Centre partner to ‘protect’ British silversmiths

The Contemporary British Silversmiths and the Goldsmiths’ Centre have announced a partnership to launch an innovative skills training programme that…

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IJL reveals new judge line-up for Bright Young Gems 2018

International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced that two new judges have been appointed the Bright Young Gems 2018 judging panel.…

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Alrosa to auction large rough diamonds at IDWI 2018

Alrosa will be hosting an auction for a selection of special large rough diamonds at the International Diamond Week in…

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WB The Creative Jewellery Group sold to Heimerle + Meule

WB The Creative Jewellery Group, which owns Domino, Gecko and Weston Beamor, has been sold to the Heimerle + Meule…

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RJC announces updated Chain of Custody Standard

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the launch of its new Chain of Custody Standard (CoC). The CoC standard…

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Gem Diamonds recovers ‘exceptional quality’ diamond

Gem Diamonds has recovered an 910-carat diamond from its Letšeng mine in Lesotho, South Africa.   It is the largest…

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EU new Kimberley Process chair for 2018

The European Union (EU) has taken over the chairmanship of the Kimberley Process for 2018, under the leadership of Italian…

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Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council celebrates 60 years with Cartier

The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council will be hosting an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its partnership with…

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